Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa

Poyner Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,581.

Poyner Township, Black Hawk County
Coordinates: 42°27′42″N 092°12′56″W / 42.46167°N 92.21556°W / 42.46167; -92.21556
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Area
 • Total
35.26 sq mi (91.33 km2)
 • Land34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2)
 • Water0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
2,581
 • Density74.2/sq mi (28.6/km2)
FIPS code19-93477[2]
GNIS feature ID0468567

History

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The township was named for Nathan Poyner, a pioneer minister.[3]

Geography

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Poyner Township covers an area of 35.26 square miles (91.3 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Gilbertville and Raymond. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Poyner Township, Saint Joseph's, Saint Mary's and Saint Mary's Catholic.

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Notice". The Owosso American. August 28, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
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